Racer Back Ring

ABSTRACT

A racer back ring is an apparatus that converts a traditional bra with a couple of bra straps into a racerback bra. The traditional bra includes a couple of straps that are parallel to each other, whereas the racerback bra includes a point of connection between the couple of straps. In order to convert the parallel orientation of the couple of straps of a traditional bra into an X-shaped orientation, the apparatus includes a left curved arm, a right curved arm, and a connecting bar. The left curved arm secures a left bra strap around the connecting bar. The right curved arm secures a right bra strap around the connecting bar. The connecting bar connects the left curved arm to the right curved arm. The apparatus preferably includes a first rounded protrusion in order to alleviate the pressure of the apparatus against the back of the user.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/491,881 filed on Apr. 28, 2017. The current application is filed on Apr. 30, 2017 while Apr. 28, 2017 was on a weekend.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to bra accessories. More specifically, the present invention is a manufactured bra converter with functional improvements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

One popular type of tops is racerback tops. However, with racerback tops, the bra straps of traditional bras are exposed creating a messy look.

A common problem among older women, with respect to bras, is keeping the bra straps on the shoulders. Bra straps tend to fall for older women due to muscle loss.

It is therefore an objective of the present invention to facilitate the connection the couple of bra straps along the back of the user. The present invention is manufactured of stainless steel 316L in order for the present invention to be soothing against the skin of the user, in other words to fit the organic nature of the skin tissue in a more ergonomic fashion. The present invention allows the point of connection of the couple of bra straps to be positioned in between the shoulder blades. Moreover, the point of connection is slideable along the couple of bra straps while securely attaching the left bra strap and the right bra strap with each other.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front side view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear side view of the alternate embodiment of the present invention wherein a couple of bra straps are connected together and secured by the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front side view of the present invention wherein a couple of bra straps are connected together and secured by the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a racer back ring that converts a bra into a racerback bra. The present invention is manufactured with biocompatible materials and comprises an ergonomic structure. The structure and nature of the materials of the present invention strengthens the grip of the couple of bra straps and enhances the comfort of the user and the durability of the accessory. The present invention comprises a left curved arm 1, a right curved arm 7, and a connecting bar 13, as seen in FIG. 1. The left curved arm 1 pulls the left bra strap of a bra to the center of the back of a user. Similarly, the right curved arm 7 pulls the right strap of the bra to the center of the user. The connecting bar 13 connects the left curved arm 1 to the right curved arm 7.

As illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the overall configuration of the aforementioned components allows the present invention to comfortably convert a standard bra into a racerback bra while allowing the point of connection between the couple of bra straps to be slideable along the back of the user. As seen in FIG. 2, the left curved arm 1 is fixed to the connecting bar 13, and the right curved arm 7 is fixed to the connecting bar 13, opposite the left curved arm 1. A first arm end 2 of the left curved arm 1 is positioned offset from a first arm end 2 of the right curved arm 7 by a top slot 18. The top slot 18 facilitates intertwining of the couple of bra straps between the left curved arm 1 and the connecting bar 13 and between the right curved arm 7 and the connecting bar 13, respectively. Similarly, a second arm end 3 of the left curved arm 1 is positioned offset from a second arm end 3 of the right curved arm 7 by a bottom slot 19.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting bar 13 is positioned equidistant between the top slot 18 and the bottom slot 19, also seen in FIG. 2. This arrangement secures the desired position of the present invention along the couple of bra straps. Furthermore, the top slot 18 is positioned perpendicular to the connecting bar 13, and the bottom slot 19 is positioned perpendicular to the connecting bar 13. This orientation prevents either straps of the couple of bra straps from laterally pulling the present invention towards the left bra strap and the right bra strap.

In order for the shoulder blades of the user to freely move without uncomfortably coming into contact with the present invention, the left curved arm 1 comprises a first arched portion 4 and a second arched portion 5, as seen in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4. The first arched portion 4 and the second arched portion 5 position the left bra strap around the connecting bar 13, as seen in FIG. 5. The first arched portion 4 and the second arched portion 5 are radially positioned around a midpoint 14 of the connecting bar 13, allowing the present invention to continuously slide along the couple of bra straps upon a push and pull by the user. The first arched portion 14 is positioned adjacent to a left bar end 15 of the connecting bar 13. Similarly, the second arched portion 5 is positioned adjacent to the left bar end 15 of the connecting bar 13, opposite to the first arched portion 4. This arrangement allows the left curved arm 1 to secure the left bra strap about the connecting bar 13 while allowing the present invention to freely move along the couple of bra straps.

Similarly, in order for the shoulder blades of the user to freely move without uncomfortably coming into contact with the present invention, the right curved arm 7 comprises a first arched portion 10 and a second arched portion 11, also seen in FIG. 2. The first arched portion 10 and the second arched portion 11 position the right bra strap around the connecting bar 13, as seen in FIG. 5. The first arched portion 10 and the second arched portion 11 are radially positioned around a midpoint 14 of the connecting bar 13, allowing the present invention to continuously slide along the couple of bra straps upon a push and pull by the user. The first arched portion 10 is positioned adjacent to a right bar end 16 of the connecting bar 13. Similarly, the second arched portion 11 is positioned adjacent to the right bar end 16 of the connecting bar 13, opposite to the first arched portion 10. This arrangement allows the right curved arm 7 to secure the right bra strap about the connecting bar 13 while allowing the present invention to freely move along the couple of bra straps.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a first rounded protrusion 20, as seen in FIG. 3. The first rounded protrusion 20 relieves the pressure of the present invention against the back of the user. The first rounded protrusion 20 presses against the skin of the back of the user. Consequently, the first rounded protrusion 20 facilitates the sliding of the present invention along the couple of bra straps as well as a smoother feeling of for the user. The first rounded protrusion 20 is coextensively mounted across the left curved surface arm, the right curved arm 7, and the connecting bar 13. An alternate embodiment of the present invention also comprises a second rounded protrusion 21, seen in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. The second rounded protrusion 21 elevates the couple of bra straps from the back of the user and further securing the desired position of the present invention along the couple of bra straps. Similar to the first rounded protrusion 20, the second rounded protrusion 21 is coextensively mounted across the left curved arm 1, the right curved arm 7, and the connecting bar 13, opposite to the first rounded protrusion 20. Thus, the present invention can have either the first rounded protrusion 20 or a combination of the first rounded protrusion 20 and the second rounded protrusion 21. The fact is that one side flat and the other protuberant for ergonomic purposes in other words to fit the natural shape of the skin tissue in a natural manner. The idea of making a version with a first protrusion and second protrusion on either side of the present invention is only for versatility, in other words so it can be worn on either side with an ergonomic and natural feeling to the skin for comfort.

In order for the present invention to be soothing for the skin of the user, not only is the present invention manufactured with biocompatible, non-allergenic, and environmental materials, the left curved arm 1, the right curved arm 7, and the connecting bar 13 is made of stainless steel 316L, in order to fit the organic nature of the skin tissue in a more ergonomic fashion. In order for the present invention to feel comfortable pressed against the back of the user and between the shoulder blades of the user, a circular profile 22 profile is delineated by the left curved arm 1 and the right curved arm 7. More specifically, a ratio between a diameter 23 of the circular profile 22 profile and a width 17 of the connecting bar 13 is approximately 3:20. A ratio between a diameter 23 of the circular profile 22 profile and a width 6 of the left curved arm 1 is approximately 2:20. A ratio between a diameter 23 of the circular profile 22 profile and a width 12 of the right curved arm 7 is approximately 2:20. It is understood that various embodiments of the present invention may comprise varying ratios in order to accommodate a variety of users.

One structural fact about the present invention is that the left curved arm 1 and the right curved arm 7 are tangentially positioned at a 90-degree angle with the connecting bar 13, which provides a stronger hold onto the bra straps and provides comfort to the round structure of the skin tissue. Another structural fact about the present invention is that the first rounded protrusion 20 and the second rounded protrusion 21 are used to for ergonomic purposes, which allows the present invention to sooth the round anatomy of the skin tissue and to provide comfort to the user.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A racer back ring comprises: a left curved arm; a right curved arm; a connecting bar; the left curved arm being fixed to the connecting bar; the right curved arm being fixed to the connecting bar, opposite the left curved arm; a first arm end of the left curved arm being positioned offset from a first arm end of the right curved arm by a top slot; a second arm end of the left curved arm being positioned offset from a second arm end of the right curved arm by a bottom slot.
 2. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the connecting bar being positioned equidistant between the top slot and the bottom slot.
 3. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the top slot being positioned perpendicular to the connecting bar.
 4. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the bottom slot being positioned perpendicular to the connecting bar.
 5. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the left curved arm comprises a first arched portion and a second arched portion; the first arched portion and the second arched portion being radially portioned around a midpoint of the connecting bar; the first arched portion being positioned adjacent to a left bar end of the connecting bar; and the second arched portion being positioned adjacent to the left bar end of the connecting bar, opposite to the first arched portion.
 6. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the right curved arm comprises a first arched portion and a second arched portion; the first arched portion and the second arched portion being radially portioned around a midpoint of the connecting bar; the first arched portion being positioned adjacent to a right bar end of the connecting bar; the second arched portion being positioned adjacent to the right bar end of the connecting bar, opposite to the first arched portion.
 7. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a first rounded protrusion; and the first rounded protrusion being coextensively mounted across the left curved arm, the right curved arm, and the connecting bar.
 8. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 7 comprises: a second rounded protrusion; and the second rounded protrusion being coextensively mounted across the left curved arm, the right curved arm, and the connecting bar, opposite to the first rounded protrusion.
 9. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1, wherein the left curved arm, the right curved arm, and the connecting bar is made of stainless steel 316L.
 10. The racer back ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a circular profile being delineated by the left curved arm and the right curved arm; a ratio between a diameter of the circular profile and a width of the connecting bar being approximately 3:20; a ratio between a diameter of the circular profile and a width of the left curved arm being approximately 2:20; and a ratio between a diameter of the circular profile and a width of the right curved arm being approximately 2:20. 